Antique Victorian Archangel Gabriel Sepia-Tone, Hand-Colored Print / Artist: Melozzo da Forli This is a wonderfully detailed, antique Victorian, hand-colored, sepia-tone print of Archangel Gabriel. This piece was originally painted by famous artist, Melozzo da Forli. Gabriel's graceful movements come alive in this print. Lovely, complimentary, gold-painted wood frame with decorative banding of marbled trim color. Original paper backing has some tearing. The original art dealers stamp on paper backing reads "A.G. Comings & Son, Photo Goods Artistic Framing, 37 W. College St., Oberlin, Ohio". Original wire hanger and glass. This piece is in excellent original condition, except for a very tiny dark spot on Gabriel's arm - (see photo). Circa 1900.

Gabriel is the most beloved of all members of the heavenly host and also one of the highest ranked of all angels. An interesting detail is the tradition that Gabriel is the angel of birth, carefully spending the nine months of pregnancy watching over each unborn child and instructing it on the necessary knowledge of heaven that is an inherent part of all people. Just before birth, though, he touches the baby on the upper lip to make it unable to remember all the information about heaven until it returns to the spiritual state of death;the sign of Gabriel's touch is the cleft just below the nose. Also, Gabriel is called the angel of truth and his symbol is that of the lily, as seen in this print.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 10 3/4" Width – 6 1/4"
Manufacturer: A.G. Comings & Sons  

Guardian Angel w/ Children by Cliff, Classic Antique Print This lovely, detailed antique lithograph /print is of a beautiful guardian angel hovering over two children dangerously near the edge of a cliff. Bright and vibrant colors. This decorative wood frame is in the original black paint. It retains the old glass. Old original backing and wire hanger. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 15 1/2" Width – 12 1/2"
 

Set of 4 Antique Victorian Prints of Mary & Angels / Artist: Fra Angelico These are exceptionally, fine quality, antique Victorian prints of 3 different Angels and Mary. The original artist is Fra Angelico. Beautiful, delicate, gold highlights and excellent detail work. They all have wide, black matting with gold edges and gold leaf, metal frames. Original glass, paper backing, and wire hanger. They all have original paper labels on back. Excellent original condition except one of the prints has a dark spot towards the bottom of the black matting. The frames shows age-appropriate wear and the paper backing has slight tears. Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Diameter of Frames – 6 7/8"
 

Antique Victorian Cherub Angel Multi-Colored Wings Litho Print Stove Pipe Cover, Detail of the Sistine Madonna / Artist: Raphael This is a lovely antique Victorian stove pipe cover with a very charming lithograph print of a cherub/angel. The picture of this cherub is a detail of the Sistine Madonna. This litho print was originally painted by famous artist, Raphael, in circa 1514. This was one of Raphael's last pieces he painted before he past away. The background color is a beautiful robin's egg blue and the wings of the cherub are multi-colored. The cherub is nicely detailed with very pleasing features. The black and gold color around the lithograph is reverse painted on the glass with a fine, rope-turned, brass frame. Original back and metal chain hanger. This antique Victorian stove pipe cover is in excellent original condition with age-appropriate wear. Circa 1900.

*Courtesy of Art.com:
Raphael (1483 – 1520), one of the most prominent Italian Renaissance painters, created masterpieces that epitomized the High Renaissance ideals of harmony and beauty. From Urbino, Italy, Raphael was admitted to the workshop of the town’s leading painter at age 12 and quickly surpassed his instructor. Possessing a remarkable command of depth, perspective, light and shadow, Rafael imparted warmth and serenity to his magnificently lifelike figures. His most brilliant works include the stanzas inside the Vatican, and Madonnas which he portrayed with human emotions, as no artist had previously done. Pope Julius II had such high regard for the grace and perfection of Raphael’s work that at one point, he was inclined to make him Cardinal.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Diameter – 6 1/4"
 

Archangel Garbriel w/ Trumpet Antique Print, "Gloria in Excelsis" - Glory to God in the Highest / Artist: Fra Angelico This is a very special antique print of the Archangel, Gabriel, playing his famous trumpet. This picture was originally painted by famous artist, Fra Angelico, and is a detail from the Linaiuoli Triptych. This loving angel, whose name means, "Hero of God" is commonly known for being the bearer of good news. Gabriel’s face and robe are highly detailed and beautiful. His red robe is bright and vibrant. The gold textured matting is arched above Gabriel. Under him, in large fancy lettering reads, "Gloria in Excelsis", which translates to "Glory to God in the Highest". Original, gold painted, wood frame. The paper backing is torn. Old wire hanger and glass. This piece is in excellent original condition with age-appropriate wear. Circa 1910.
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 14 ¾" Width – 8"
 

Guardian Angel Watching Over Children - Brother & Sister / X-Large Antique Victorian Print This is a large and very special large antique Victorian print with a beautiful guardian angel looking down upon a sleeping baby boy. The boy’s older sister is also watching over him as she knits. The colors are lovely and the details are very interesting. Their faces are expressive and loving. The Victorian setting is quaint and the print is quite charming. It evokes a peaceful and serene feeling. The wood frame is massive and has lovely fancy gesso designs. It retains the old, gold paint with age-appropriate wear. This piece has old, original wavy glass and wire hanger. Paper backing is missing. This large and wonderful antique Victorian guardian angel print in excellent original condition. Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 29 ½" Width – 25 ½"
 

Guardian Angel watching over Sleeping Child Antique Print This is a captivating antique print of a beautiful young Guardian Angel watching over an innocent sleeping child. This small picture if full of tender emotion. Original, gold-painted, oval metal frame. The back of this piece is hand-signed in pencil by the original gift-giver. It reads, "Confirmation picture; from My Sponser; Marion Hammer; confirmed December 17-1933". Original glass and old, round metal hanger. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1933
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 5” Width – 7 ¼”
 

Lg. 2-Picture Antique Print of Archangel Gabriel w Trumpet & Violin / Artist: Fra Angelico This is an inspiring two-picture print of Archangel Gabriel, originally painted by famous artist, Fra Angelico. Both pictures are printed on a beautiful and special sparkly, gold-textured, foil-type paper. The pictures are bold, bright, and vibrant. Gabriel’s face and robe are highly detailed and beautiful. Even his shoes, halo, and angel wings have special details. In both pictures, Gabriel stands upon a cloud and is framed by a rich gold colored arch-shaped matting. The left picture, titled "An Angel of the Tabernacle", shows Gabriel playing the violin. In the right picture, title unknown, he’s seen playing his famous trumpet. The gold highlights throughout makes this piece dazzle. The original gold-painted, thick matting nicely compliments these beautiful pictures. The original gold-painted wood frame has age-appropriate wear with some scratches. Original glass and old wire hanger. Missing paper backing. The print is in excellent original condition and the matting is almost perfect with a couple very small smudges that blend right in.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 15” Width – 15 ¾”
 

Classic Guardian Angel Watching Over Two Children by Cliff, Antique Print This is a charming and classic antique print featuring a beautiful guardian angel carefully watching over 2 young children as they dangerously play by the cliff. The boy has a hoop in his hand and the little girl had a ball that has rolled to the very edge of the cliff. This print has wonderful, crisp details and the colors are bright and vibrant. The print is in excellent original condition. Lovely, original molded wood frame with original gold paint and decorative design. The frame is also in excellent original condition. Original glass and old wire hanger. Half of the paper backing is missing. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 10 ¾” Width - 7 ¾”
 

Enchanting Magical Scene of Fairys Dancing in the Forest w/ Sheep & Lambs, Sm. Antique Print This is a small antique print featuring a jubilant scene of cheerful dancing fairies in a luminous forest clearing. One fairy is seen leaning against a tree while playing harmonious music for the four other fairies who have joined hands to dance in a circle. Sheep and lambs are seen happily grazing to right of this picture. Two more fairies, a girl and boy, sit among the sheep as herders. This picture give off a terrific, positive energy that cannot be overlooked. There are fine details throughout, including the fairies facial expressions and movement. The delightful landscape and soft, earthly colors of green and blue create an enchanting, blissful picture, along with a peaceful and serene feeling. The decorative molded wood frame is original to this print and retains its original bronzed finish. The print and frame are both in excellent original condition. Original glass. Missing paper backing. Newer wire hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 6” Width - 9 ¼”
 

“Now We Fold Our Hands And Pray” Inspirational Antique Print of Guardian Angels & Family all Praying Together This is a heart-warming antique print from ‘The Guardian Angel Picture Series’, titled, "Now We Fold Our Hands And Pray". This picture is filled with a multitude of wonderful, charming details. Everywhere you look something interesting is going on. This inspirational scene features two adult guardian angels standing in the corner of the room praying along with a mother and her two children. A bible sits on the couch beside the mother and little boy. Two more angelic angels are seen playing with the little boy’s toy clown and tucking in the girl’s doll to bed. It’s very sweet. Above the family, hanging on the wall, are three religious pictures of Mary and Jesus. A second bible sits, displayed on the bookcase. Another great detail that cannot be forgotten is the family cat, seen praying beside the mother’s feet (maybe she’s just licking her paws, but let us pretend, at least, that she’s praying). This print is in excellent original condition with bright, lovely colors throughout. The original molded wood frame retains its original cream-colored finish. The original paper backing provides a lot of interesting information about this print, including a blessing that matches the picture and the publisher, "St. Anthony Guild Press; Patterson, New Jersey". (see photo) Original glass and old brass hanger. This piece would make a wonderful addition to any baby’s nursery or child’s room. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 9 ½” Width - 7 ½”
Manufacturer: St. Anthony Guild Press  

Guardian Angel Helping a Young Girl Across Wooden Plank w/ a Serpent / Snake Below, Large Rare Antique Print This is a hard to find, magnificent and large antique lithograph print of a heavenly Guardian Angel helping a young little girl get across a rickety small wooden plank with a serpent waiting and hiding for them at the end. This is not the typical and classical picture of the Guardian Angel helping the two children cross the rickety bridge, although it does remind you of it. In all my travels, I’ve never seen this picture before with just the little girl, nor have I ever seen this picture represented with the plank and serpent. This rare scene features just the little girl, holding the Guardian Angel’s hand and with her other hand, she holds a wooden walking stick. It’s interesting to note that as the child walks across the narrow wooden plank, you can tell from her expression that she is obviously oblivious to the danger in front of her - the sneaky slithering evil serpent. Thankfully, her Guardian Angel sees it and protects her from harm. Both of their faces are charming and the bright, rich, and colorful details throughout make this piece all the more special. In addition, the lush, green landscape adds a nice sense of depth to this delightful scene. This large and captivating print is in excellent original condition. The molded wood frame retains the original black finish and is also in excellent original condition. Original glass and old twisted wire and string hanger. Missing the paper backing. Circa 1910.
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 21 ½” Width - 17 ½”
 

Large Rare Antique Victorian Print of Guardian Angel Protecting the Distracted Boy from Dangerous Cliff & Sneaky Serpent This is a hard to find, large antique Victorian lithograph with a heavenly guardian angel guarding and protecting a little boy that is dangerously near the edge of a cliff and distracted by a butterfly. This picture also features a rarely seen detail of the sneaky serpent who lurking nearby. In all my travels, I’ve never seen this exact print before, with just the little boy, which makes this piece all the more rare and special.. There are beautiful, crisp, and clear details throughout and the colors are bright, vibrant, and rich. Both the child and angel have charming, expressive faces. Lush landscape. The print is in excellent original condition. The molded wood frame is original to the print and is also in excellent original condition. It retains the original gold finish. Old, original glass, nice original backing, and original wire hanger. Circa 1910.
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 21 ½” Width - 16”
 

Yg Woman w/ Harp & Cupid, Special Antique Mahogany Wood Plaque w/ Decorative Limoge Porcelain Medallion-Shaped Transferware This is a lovely antique solid mahogany wood plaque. Within the center of this plaque is a beautiful piece of porcelain Limoge transferware in the pretty shape of a medallion. The enchanting romantic scene features an attractive young lady in an elegant green dress, partially topless and reading a book. Standing and leaning beside her on the bench is an adorable cherubic little cupid. The fine details and colors of this transfer are fantastic, such as the woman’s beautiful romantic harp that sits beside her feet and the Cupid’s quiver that lays on the bench beside him. This inviting and heart-warming scene doesn’t end there. Bordering the scene and applied to the porcelain Limoge, is a beautiful hand-painted, shapely decorative pattern. A soft, rich, burgundy-colored velvet matting frames the Limoge, adding even more texture, depth, and richness to this fascinating plaque. The porcelain, transfer, and applied decoration is in beautiful excellent original condition. The velvet trim matting is also in excellent original condition, except that the top half of the velvet has become a slightly darker shade of burgundy. - hardly noticeable. The attractive, antique mahogany wood frame has a little age-appropriate wear - a few light scratches to the finish and two small chips in the top right corner edge of frame. Overall, this frame has a beautiful old patina. The back of the Limoge is exposed and is stamped, "Limoge France" and within the symbol reads, "WG & Co.". Both of the paper backings to the Limoge and frame are torn and missing. Old metal hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Frame Measurements: Height - 9 ½" Width - 7"
Inner Frame / Outer Matting Measurements: Height - 5 ½" Width - 3 ¾"
Porcelain Measurements: Height - 4 ¼" Width - 2 ¼"
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Great Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements:Height - 9 ½” Width - 7” / Inner Frame / Outer Matting Measurements: Height - 5 ½" Width -3 ¾”
Manufacturer: Limoge France / WG & Co.  

Inspirational Antique Religious Bedtime Print “All Asleep But The Angels” Guardian Angels Tucking in Children This is a wonderfully inspiring antique print titled, "All Asleep But The Angels". It’s a peaceful bedtime picture featuring 5 sweet angels tucking in the children to bed. One little angel is seen standing on his tiptoes, peaking over the bedpost at the little girl. Another is holding a doll and the third little angel appears to be sorting and putting away the children’s clothes for the night. A crucifix and a religious picture of Mary and Baby Jesus hand on the wall above the sleeping children. What a pleasant scene! This print is one of eleven, from the Guardian Angel Picture Series. The original painting was made for a children’s book titled, "John and Joan and Their Guardian Angels". This print is No. 76-2. The publisher is St. Anthony Guild Press, Paterson, New Jersey. The original paper backing is mostly intact and includes the title, publisher, item number, history, and a lovely verse that corresponds to the picture. This print is in its original molded wood frame. I believe the frame was originally painted gold, but is now a pretty cream color. It must have been re-painted quite a long time ago because the cream-painted frame ‘looks’ very original. The color of the frame is also very complimentary to the calm and quiet shades of the picture. The print is in excellent original condition. The frame is also in excellent original condition, except for minimal age-appropriate wear to the old cream-colored finish. Original glass and original round metal hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 9 ¼” Width - 7 ½”
Manufacturer: J.F.L. / St. Anthony Guild Press, Paterson, New Jersey